St Lucia: The Written World

A classroom resource using the poem Untitled no.54 by Derek Walcott. Activities in this resource are aimed at pupils in upper secondary school (S4–S6).

Nigeria: The Written World

A classroom resource using the poem Raindrum by Nigerian poet Niyi Osundare. Activities in this resource are aimed at pupils in lower secondary school (S1–S3).

Zbigniew Herbert: Poland

A secondary school classroom resource about the Polish poet Zbigniew Herbert.

Wolves: The Written World

Classroom resource (S1-S3) using two poems from Croatia and Serbia about wolves.

Reading and discussing poems

An SPL guide to reading and discussing poems.

Inspiration to write poems

Loads of ideas and inspiration to get you started writing poetry in any situation.

Performing poetry

Useful tips about how to perform a poem.

Poetry Competition checklist

A checklist to help you organise a poetry competition.

Poetry and the Curriculum for Excellence

A technical guide for teachers showing in detail how poetry sits within the Curriculum for Excellence (used in Scottish schools). Includes Literacy and English Experiences and Outcomes.

Senegal: The Written World

Classroom resource about the poem Song for Yacine Mbaye by Senegalise poet Leopold Sedar Senghor. Activities in this resource are aimed at pupils in lower secondary school (S1–S3). Curriculum levels 3 and 4.

Poet in the Past: poster resource

A poster resource to use in conjunction with the Poet in the Past resource pack.

Poet in the Past: Poetry and Architecture

A classroom resource pack about writing poems about historic buildings. P3 to S4. Pack includes printable worksheets.